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Clinochlore and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinochlore and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Vlasovite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Clinochlore and Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinochlore and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.